Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2014
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The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q-S1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Tough-3000 was announced 5 years prior to the Q-S1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Tough-3000 scores against the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Pentax Q-S1
| Tough-3000 | Q-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| Q-S1 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2014 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 55 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax Q-S1
| Tough-3000 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the Q-S1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and Q-S1 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and Q-S1.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Tough-3000 comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more aged Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Also called | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2014-08-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 pounds) | 203g (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $0 | $250 |